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Chinese Food For Prevention?

June 23, 2008

Analysis of:Study Finds Chinese Food Good For Your Heart | www.medicalnewstoday.com

Once again we are finding that traditional Chinese medicine is just as affective in this day and time as it was back during the Tang Dynasty. Even then, Chinese red yeast rice was known to 'remove blockages' and aid in digestion. What is even more exciting in this study, is the possibility the cardiovascular benefits of this substance may extend beyond its lipid lowering effects. As the numbers of internet savvy consumers grow, the impact of studies such as this will have a profound effect on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. Traditional medicine is expensive and can have significant side effects. This form of Chinese medicine seems efficacious and well tolerated. The challenge will be whether all patients at various income levels will be able to afford it. As with many medicines, no matter how great the studies are, the medicine does no good if a patient can not purchase it, then begin using it.

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